Agents can generate more referrals by staying connected with past customers and community contacts, offering useful help and making personal introductions easier.

Buyers may face less competition and more room to negotiate in fall, but fewer listings and affordability challenges can limit their options.

A recent survey found 43% of recent buyers sought mortgage information from real estate agents, ahead of lenders, family and friends, and digital sources.

Real estate brokerages plan to expand AI use for recruiting, administrative work and customer management, according to a Delta Media Group survey.

Tampa ranked No. 1 in CoStar’s analysis of smaller industrial spaces, with Miami, Orlando and Jacksonville also placing among the nation’s top 20 markets.

Baby boomers and the Silent Generation are expected to release millions of homes over the next decade, but most will be family-sized or larger, offering limited relief for first-time buyers.